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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Sew Simple

| By John Petersik | December 10, 2012 | 10,006 Comments

Fab Freebie: Sew Simple

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***

After clocking 10,000 entries under 24 hours, we’re already back to crown a random winner of the SINGER One sewing machine. The lucky person is… Angela (who says she’s a 1 on the sewing skills scale: “I can sew a straight line, but only if someone threads the machine for me first”). Congrats!

I’ve never touched a sewing machine in my life, but I’ve heard Sherry’s passionate muttering from the next room while using hers. Which is why anything labeled “Our easiest to use machine!” sounds compelling. And we’re so (sew?) excited that Singer is helping us give away a SINGER One – a feature-packed sewing machine that retails for nearly $500 – to one lucky reader! Something about an Automatic Needle Threader and OneTouch stitch selection sounds “approachable.” Plus the 24-available stitch patterns makes me believe you could fake your way into some pretty fancy stuff. Oh, and did we mention that Singer will ship this puppy anywhere in the world?

Singer One Giveaway

  • PRIZE: A SINGER One sewing machine (a $499 value!)
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SEW ME!” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …where do you rank yourself on the sewing skills continuum? Are you a 1 like me (I couldn’t sew my way out of a bag)? A self-proclaimed 3 like Sherry (who could probably make “a wonky bag”)? Or are you more like a 10 (who could not only sew a bag from scratch, but do so blindfolded)?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, Dec 12th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: This giveaway is available worldwide (we always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond the US – more on that here).
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
  • ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of SINGER.

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Comments

  1. Annmarie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    I beg of you to please SEW ME!

    My grandmother is a seamstress, my mother the same. Out of 3 girls I’m the only one who picked up the craft, however due to my machine breaking 4 years ago and my student loans taking a toll on my financial well-being, I haven’t been able to sew anything in my new home.

    I wouldn’t say I’m a whiz with a sewing machine, but I have a solid understanding of it and miss it dearly! So many gifts to also sew!

    Reply
    • Annmarie says

      December 10, 2012 at 4:04 pm

      I totally forgot to leave my number in the first comment! I would say I’m a 6 or 7!

      I beg of you to please SEW ME!

      My grandmother is a seamstress, my mother the same. Out of 3 girls I’m the only one who picked up the craft, however due to my machine breaking 4 years ago and my student loans taking a toll on my financial well-being, I haven’t been able to sew anything in my new home.

      I wouldn’t say I’m a whiz with a sewing machine, but I have a solid understanding of it and miss it dearly! So many gifts to also sew!

  2. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’m gonna say I’m a 4! Slowly self-learning on my Mom’s old machine and hoping for a newer (and easier!)machine of my own… fingers crossed!!!

    Reply
  3. Barbara Shoemaker says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I am a sew-sew seamstress, but this would definitely kick my skills up a notch!

    Reply
    • Barbara Shoemaker says

      December 10, 2012 at 3:40 pm

      Ooops…I would be about a 5!

  4. Jennie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m definitely a 1, the last time I used a sewing machine was at university in my costume design class. I passed, but barely :S

    We are currently trying for a baby and I’d love to be able to sew things for it!

    Reply
  5. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    SEW ME! I’m somewhere between 7-8, I did sew my wedding dress, but it was hardly with my eyes closed!

    Reply
  6. Crystal says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    SEW ME!! I am a 1. I can sew on a button and hand stitch a little, but have never used a sewing machine. I’ve been wanting to learn for a while now, and this is a great opportunity to start!

    Reply
  7. Harmony Quiroz says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely around a 3 – I’ve made the basics but could use a LOT more practice!

    Reply
  8. Leanne says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    SEW ME – probably a 6. I love to sew when I have the time.

    Reply
  9. Lauren says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    Sew Me!

    Eh… I’m probably a 5. I can make functional and sometimes fashionable clothing but could definitely improve.

    Reply
  10. Staci says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    SEW ME and I’m probably a 2!!

    Reply
  11. Katy says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 5, I think…but I need a new sewing machine so bad!

    Reply
  12. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    Definitely a 1, but I’m desperate to learn!

    Reply
  13. Amanda says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Sew Me! I’m going to claim a 3. I can do straight lines okayish…

    Reply
  14. Loren says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Sew Me! I’d say I’m a .5. I’ve tried once on a friend’s machine and didn’t get very far. But I see all these ‘easy sew’ patterns on Pinterest and get hopeful of the possibility…

    Reply
  15. Krys72599 says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    OH, OH, OH – I’m most definitely in Sherry’s league – I can sew an almost-straight line although hem tape is my first choice, if it’s possible… I would LOVE a sewing machine – I want so very much to take up quilting when I retire and hubby is retiring in June. I will be reminding him of our deal (which actually made it into our wedding video!): when he retires, I retire!!!

    Reply
  16. Kamille says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! If Sherry is a 3, then I *might* be a 4. I can sew a bag or a pillow cover with a zipper, have even sewn a few patchwork quilts. But this puppy would make sewing much more enjoyable than my old $100 Brother from Wally World.

    Reply
  17. Sabrina says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Sew Me! I am a 2 but maybe more of a 1 because I haven’t figured out how to thread my machine lol

    Reply
  18. Patti says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I’m a 5 or 6. I started sewing this summer and now I’m making custom bags for friends and co-workers. I haven’t really made anything other than bags. I made a Luau dress for work once, but it was definitely an easy pattern. You can view more of my projects at my website – http://www.littlekujodesigns.com/category/portfolio/

    Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Lauren says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am probably a 5. I mostly stick to pillows and curtains, but I have also sewn princess dresses for my daughter (great tutorials at Make It and Love It), some childrens clothing, and nap mats for both of my daughters.

    Reply
  20. Kate says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!!

    My husband is a professional sewer (I never know what to use for the male version of “seamstress.” He produces sewn goods for our etsy shop, but unfortunately, he is forced to use my high school sewing machine that probably cost all of $50. So a new sewing machine like this would be AMAZING! (BTW, he’s definitely a 10! ;))

    Reply
  21. Emily Shields says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I’m a zero but have been thinking about trying to learn!

    Reply
  22. Jessica says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Sew me! I’m definitely about a 1. But now that I have a little girl, I really should learn how to make all of those cute little baby dresses I keep spending money on!

    Reply
  23. Michelle Dalton says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I’m a 1 – complete newbie!

    Reply
  24. Leyla says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    I’d say I’m a 1… and that’s being generous :)

    Reply
  25. Melanie B says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! I would rate myself a one for sure. I would love to learn more though and sew for my kids

    Reply
  26. Eunice says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    Just a beginner, so probably a 1. :)

    Reply
  27. Krista says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Sew me! I am about a 3 or 4.

    Reply
  28. Kylie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! I’m about a 3 with Sherry. I’m half way through making new cushion covers (wonky cushion covers) and my machine has died, would really love to win this!

    Reply
  29. Christen says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! I’m a zero, I’d like to learn :)

    Reply
  30. Cathy says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! I am a 3, but my daughter loves to sew and she is an 8. This would be a great gift for her.

    Reply
  31. Stacie Dreyer says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! I’m definitely a 1! But really want to learn to sew…..especially things like curtains and pillows!

    Reply
  32. Lindsey says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!!! I’m probably a 5…I’ve done some dresses and skirts for the kids and myself. Plus one Christmas I made a stuffed animal that my daughter had first drawn on paper. Everything isn’t perfect, but I usually make it work!

    Reply
  33. Allison B says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Sew me! I am a 1 who thinks she s a three. It’s not pretty!

    Reply
  34. mariela says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m definitely a 0, no experience whatsoever. But want to learn!

    Reply
  35. Emily W says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! I’d say I’m a 3 or 4, I used to always use my mom’s machines to sew but they recently have hit the dust. I’d love to try again!

    Reply
  36. Jess says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m about a 4? I can hand sew reasonably well, and I have machine-sewed successfully before, but it’s been a while.

    Reply
  37. Erin says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    sew me! I’d give myself a 2 out of 10

    Reply
  38. Carrie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    I would say I’m a 3 also. Anything simple I can sew but I would love to get to a 10 someday!

    Reply
  39. Melissa Esposito says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  40. Elizabeth says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    Reply
  41. Sara says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!! I am a 1 or a 0 if that is possible. Would love to learn though and be handy :)

    Reply
  42. Brooke says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    I am about a 2. I’ve used a sewing machine before but I’m not super skilled. However, I’ve signed up for some basic sewing classes over Christmas break! Just need a machine!

    Reply
  43. Katie says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Sew me! I’d say I’m a 3 – I just sewed five bags for Christmas presents, but they’re for little boys that don’t care if the lines aren’t perfect! : )

    Reply
  44. Meryl says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 1, but would like to improve :)

    Reply
  45. Sassy says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! I’m probably a 2 — might have been better before 20 years without touching a sewing machine…but I have these curtains I’m dying to make….

    Reply
  46. Sandra T says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Sew me! I think I’m a negative number on the sewing scale, so I need help!

    Reply
  47. erin says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME! 1, when i attempt, i freak out and then make my mom do the rest! apparently that gene skipped me!

    Reply
  48. Kelly says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Sew me!

    I’m somewhere around a 3… Definitely need some more practice.

    Reply
  49. Shannon says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    Umm, I am probably a 2. Maybe a 1. I still let my mom do all of my sewing. I have dreams of whipping things up on a machine, but I’m scared.

    Reply
  50. Starr @ The Kiefer Cottage says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m a negative 2. Seriously, it’s that bad.

    Reply
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